Researchers find out more female vikings were buried along with swords. Might this mean that they were like Lady Sif?

Written by Matt Ralphs Illustrated by Katie Ponder A beautifully illustrated and compelling collection of more than 30 ancient Norse myths for children.Exciting stories, extraordinary creatures, and compelling gods, goddesses, and heroes come together in this compendium of Norse myths—first told long ago by the Vikings. Perfect for children ages 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings.Read about Thor, the god of thunder and how he once disguised himself as a bride to seek revenge on a giant and retrieve his powerful hammer, Mjolnir; and how Sif, the goddess of fertility, had her long golden hair cut off by Loki, the trickster god. Each myth is told with thrilling immediacy, in language that is easy for children to understand, while retaining the awe, majesty, and intrigue of the original tales. Stunning illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Katie Ponder breathe new life into each story. 144 pages.  Hardcover.  11.3 in H | 9.4 in W

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